The closest major airport to the Terracotta Army in Xi'an, China, is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (IATA: XIY). It lies approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northwest of the museum complex. The drive takes about 45–60 minutes via the Xi'an–Xianyang Expressway. The airport serves numerous domestic and international routes, making it the primary gateway for visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.